Samuel Beckett: Faber Critical Guide: "Waiting for Godot", "Krapp's Last Tape", "Endgame" (Faber Critical Guides) |  | Author: John Fletcher
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Category: Book
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 165,225
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 150
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0571197787
Dewey Decimal Number: 848.91409
EAN: 9780571197781
ASIN: 0571197787
Publication Date: July 3, 2000
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Product Description
One of a series concerning the major plays of leading 20th-century playwrights. This guide introduces, explores and analyzes in detail the principal themes and styles of the work of Samuel Beckett. It also places it in the context of modern theatre, and includes a select bibliography.
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 Only a guide, doesn't include the plays May 6, 2010
Garrett Dempsey (Ireland)
I bought this thinking it would be both a critical guide and incldue the text of these 3 plays but it only contains the former. But well done Amazon - their returns section (Go to 'My Account') has a neat facility which prints out shipping labels etc and then refunds you the cost plus an estimate of the postage. Ok, you have to package it yourself and go to the post office but that's ok.
 This got me my A August 31, 2009
I like reviewing things, sometimes (Gibraltar)
I studied "Waiting for Godot" for A-level English Literature, and bought this book not really knowing what to expect, thinking it would be more like a typical A-level exam revision guide. It wasn't. Rather, I think it is aimed at undergraduate students. It goes much deeper into literary analysis than is needed at A-level, while anyone at postgraduate level will probably have access to more extensive criticism such as in academic journals.
If you're expecting a B in English literature, this book is probably more than you need, and you may be better off studying the play more closely and using study guides and notes aimed at A-level students. If you're going for an A, it's worth spending a few quid and some time reading this (it's neither expensive nor particularly long). It will give you new ideas and a deeper understanding of the play, and could really help you to impress the examiners.
In my case, I think it helped me to get a high rather than a low A or a B for this exam, which was important as it brought up my English Literature grade overall. Even though (or probably because) it was aimed at a higher level than my exam, it gave me useful insights which really helped me in the exam.
Excellent service August 9, 2009
P. F. Thorpe
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having seen Waiting for Godot we wanted to know what it was all about; now we do
 Slightly useful April 26, 2009
Mr. D. C. Penn (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's aimed at school-age pupils rather than 40odd-year-old actors, but it is good value for money.
To be honest, I think it would be great for anyone without a stage background approaching Beckett for an exam. It wasn't quite what I was looking for, but I don't regret buying it at that price.
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